Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunisation Program

The RSV Immunisation Program aims to provide health professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently deliver the 2025 National RSV Maternal and Infant Protection Program.

This program is self-paced and should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. There is a 10 question multichoice assessment at program conclusion. A Certificate of Completion will be available to download once the assessment has been successfully completed.

This course has been developed by immunisation and education experts from the Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB), Department for Health and Wellbeing, South Australia, and the Education and Training Department of the Women's and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.

Certificate awarded

Health professionals who successfully complete and meet all course requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Accreditation and continuing professional development

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunisation Program has been allocated 0.5 CPD hours.

Registration requirements

To register, you must provide your full name, email address, a password and state or territory of residence.

Course requirements

The course requires access to the internet and a current browser. It is recommended to use the most recent version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. The course can be accessed via desktop, laptops, and tablets, although mobile devices can be used, they are not the preferred device.

Assessment

There is a 10 question multi choice assessment at course conclusion, a score of 100% must be achieved with unlimited attempts.

Clinical assessment

A clinical assessment is not required to successfully complete this program.

Depending on skills and experience, many registered nurses and other health practitioners may already have the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities that underpin clinical performance applicable to providing an immunisation service.

Those new to immunisation and those who feel they require further development of clinical competency are strongly encouraged to arrange clinical supervision from an experienced immuniser and this should be followed by a clinical competency assessment. For more information please see the Clinical Competency Assessment Guide (PDF 266KB).

Course content

The following is a course outline and provides details of the topics covered. The program is divided into sections that cover the following:

RSV disease, clinical features, complications, and occurrence
RSV vaccines
RSV monoclonal antibody preparations
Contraindications and precautions
Consent
Vaccine administration procedures
Documentation
Vaccine safety
Storage and handling of RSV preparations

Frequently asked questions

Why is the course needed?

There is a growing need for health professionals providing immunisation services to have ready access to comprehensive and affordable education to maintain the level of knowledge, skill and professionalism required to deliver a safe immunisation service.

Who should do this course?

Any health professional involved in the discussion or delivery of the RSV immunisation program is highly recommended to undertake this course to ensure they are working within their scope of practice.

Is support available during the course?

Clinical support about the content of the course is available by phone Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (Australian Central Standard Time) from a team of immunisation nurse experts. Emails can be sent anytime, and a response will be provided by the next business day.

Technical support is available through an online helpdesk. You can submit a request 24/7 however the technical experts at Digital Media are only able to respond Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (Australian Central Standard Time).

Are resources provided?

All resources required throughout the course are provided electronically.

Staying up to date

For additional support with education resources for RSV immunisation, please refer to the links below.

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Last updated: 29 Jan 2025